Get ready for a spooky weekend of fun, camping, and competition at the 2026 Gold Rush District Fall Camporee, featuring a special “Fall/Halloween Theme” scheduled for October 23-25, 2026, at the St. Johns Lutheran Retreat Property in Salisbury, NC. This exciting gathering is open to all registered members of Scouting America and Venture Crews within the Gold Rush District of the Central NC Council. Throughout the weekend, youth will utilize the Patrol method to test their abilities in a variety of Halloween-themed games that incorporate essential Scout skills such as First Aid, fire building, knot tying, and navigation. In addition to morning skill challenges and an afternoon Halloween Scavenger Hunt, participants can look forward to a dessert competition and a Saturday night campfire featuring patrol skits and songs. The cost to attend is $25 for registered youth and adults if registered by October 22nd, and unit leaders can easily sign up their troops online through the Central NC Council website.